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Old 20-01-2017, 11:51 AM   #1
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Default XC coupe resto. Do as original or Cobra tribute

Thinking of getting a XC coupe in need of total resto. Suppose to be complete.

I am a big fan of originality but in this case I'm not sure. Obviously not a GT & not a rally pack. So it is something I could have fun with.

Just wondering as it is nothing special whether to restore to original or do a Cobra copy?

As I am getting old it would be sold somewhere down the track so which do you think would have the better sale value?

Thoughts?
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Old 20-01-2017, 01:16 PM   #2
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Default Re: XC coupe resto. Do as original or Cobra tribute

I like the look of your Avatar Coupe more than a Cobra copy.
Cobra copy maybe better resale?
Paint it blue, and white vinyl the Cobra design on top. ( or white paint/blue vinyl). Next owner can remove the vinyl ??
Good luck with it
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Old 20-01-2017, 05:45 PM   #3
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Default Re: XC coupe resto. Do as original or Cobra tribute

Go the original style it saves having to answer the question a million times when your out "is it a real one" a mate of mine has an xy gt replica and that is the only question he ever gets asked. But in the end your car your call.
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Old 20-01-2017, 06:38 PM   #4
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How about a aussie flavoured bullett special or an Eleanor?
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Old 21-01-2017, 09:38 AM   #5
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Default Re: XC coupe resto. Do as original or Cobra tribute

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Thinking of getting a XC coupe in need of total resto. Suppose to be complete.

I am a big fan of originality but in this case I'm not sure. Obviously not a GT & not a rally pack. So it is something I could have fun with.

Just wondering as it is nothing special whether to restore to original or do a Cobra copy?

As I am getting old it would be sold somewhere down the track so which do you think would have the better sale value?

Thoughts?
Is it a factory V8? If so, restore as original and put wheels on it. If not, do what you like.

Don't expect to get your money back for non-reversible variations from factory down the track.
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Default Re: XC coupe resto. Do as original or Cobra tribute

Original style. Lowered, wide wheels, big banger engine and Mint!
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Old 22-01-2017, 12:11 AM   #7
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Every XC Coupe made was a rallye pack from factory by default.
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Old 08-04-2017, 05:22 PM   #8
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Default Re: XC coupe resto. Do as original or Cobra tribute

Sorry for the delay. Computer woes.

Thanks for all the replies but I missed out on it.
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